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How California stepped up to fund a crisis hotline Jul 21, 2025

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California will keep the Trevor Project’s LGBTQ+ crisis line running after federal funding was cut. Then, a new inclusive program that’s offering free legal services to LGBTQ+ Mexicans. Plus, we speak to KPBS General Manager Deanna Mackey about the impact federal cuts will have on KPBS.

How some San Diegans are speaking out against the Trump Administration Jul 18, 2025

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Protests were held across the country Thursday honoring the late John Lewis’s legacy and pushing back against the current administration. Then, imagine growing up in America, going to school and starting a career to find out unexpectedly that you aren’t considered an American citizen. Plus, San Diego News Now has a new host and producer.

How a settlement could keep water rates from increasing Jul 17, 2025

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The settlement will save millions in legal fees and will pave the way for San Diego to sell some of the expensive water it has secured over the last 30 years. Then, patients with early onset Alzheimer’s don’t qualify for Medicare right away and that’s causing an expensive dilemma. Plus, a local nonprofit is putting a focus on women veterans.

Summer meal program is feeding 11,000 kids a day Jul 16, 2025

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The San Diego Unified School District is seeing a big increase in demand for food in it’s summer meal program. Then, National City officials are considering approval of a major new fuel depot on the city’s west side. Plus, it’s officially Pride month in the city of San Diego.

San Diego County schools waiting on $50 million from federal government Jul 15, 2025

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California and more than 20 other states sued the Trump administration Monday for withholding federal education funds. Then, there's a new effort to increase the number of homeless shelter beds in North and East San Diego County. Plus, the San Diego City Council votes to redevelop the City Operations Building.

What are San Diego Police officers doing at ICE raids? Jul 14, 2025

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State law bars local law enforcement agencies from participating in immigration enforcement, so what role does the SDPD play during raids? And, Health and Human Services says federal money can’t be used to provide services to undocumented people. Then, a look at the latest in cannabis science, happening at UC San Diego. Finally, a local Navy veteran who played an important part in history, dies.

Is the U.S. sliding toward authoritarianism? Jul 11, 2025

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We continue our conversations this week on the health of American democracy. Also, more on how ongoing Tijuana River pollution is affecting residents. Then, hear from a local legal analyst on President Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship. And, SANDAG commissioners get an earful on their transportation plans. Finally, Escondido has a multi-million dollar budget surplus — so why are people concerned for the city’s long-term fiscal health?

Immigration court observer says ICE detained her for hours Jul 10, 2025

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Hear from the 71-year-old San Diego immigration court watcher who says she was handcuffed and detained after an ICE agent accused her of assault. Then, will the county allow a neighborhood golf course to be converted into a sand mine? Also, in part two of our interview, hear what it is about the U.S. that keeps the author of “How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them,” up at night. And, Voice of San Diego’s education reporter Jakob McWhinney is back to talk about the impact of declining public school enrollment. Finally, what are the long-term consequences of last year’s South Bay battery fire?

Feds withhold millions from San Diego schools Jul 09, 2025

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Devastating floods in Texas are raising questions about San Diego’s preparedness for weather disasters. Then, the Department of Education is withholding millions in grants local schools are counting on for things like summer programs. And, just how bad are our political divisions? Hear from the author of the book “How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them.” Also, why is Carlsbad canceling traffic circles? And, San Diego isn’t the only city getting out of the residential trash subsidy business. Find out who else can expect higher collection fees. Finally, our review of the new Superman movie.

Will controversy dampen San Diego Pride this year? Jul 08, 2025

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After some sponsors pulled out over a headlining artist’s comments about the war in Gaza, San Diego Pride’s executive director discusses what effect the controversy is having. And, a local pediatrician says she’s concerned about the impact federal cuts might have on children. Also, a look at how the fear of raids affects communities. Then, Voice of San Diego’s Will Huntsberry joins us to talk about why El Cajon lags behind other cities in home construction. Finally, a UC San Diego researcher talks about what they found studying lung cancer among non-smokers.

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